Cost of living in Lusaka (Zambia) is 23% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia)
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Food | - 32% | |||
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Food in Lusaka (Zambia) is 32% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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Lusaka | Medellín | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 116 Kwacha (COL$18,447) | COL$33,587 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 77 Kwacha (COL$12,364) | COL$27,735 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44 Kwacha (COL$7,068) | COL$12,640 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 Kwacha (COL$3,906) | COL$3,968 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 36 Kwacha (COL$5,670) | COL$10,972 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Kwacha (COL$5,237) | COL$4,107 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 127 Kwacha (COL$20,196) | COL$14,523 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 58 Kwacha (COL$9,239) | COL$8,352 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 Kwacha (COL$3,717) | COL$4,570 | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 23 Kwacha (COL$3,609) | COL$4,004 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 179 Kwacha (COL$28,494) | COL$45,376 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 28 Kwacha (COL$4,455) | COL$6,818 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 24 Kwacha (COL$3,829) | COL$4,689 | - 18% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Lusaka (Zambia) is 6% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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Lusaka | Medellín | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,433 Kwacha (COL$2,462,666) | COL$4,448,330 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,623 Kwacha (COL$1,376,074) | COL$2,347,370 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 539 Kwacha (COL$85,975) | COL$290,092 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,999 Kwacha (COL$2,393,442) | COL$2,455,760 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,897 Kwacha (COL$941,049) | COL$1,505,290 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 480 Kwacha (COL$76,663) | COL$224,133 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,674 Kwacha (COL$267,171) | COL$77,848 | + 243% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,603 Kwacha (COL$574,904) | COL$1,310,580 | - 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,551 Kwacha (COL$566,716) | COL$476,793 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 60 Kwacha (COL$9,612) | COL$25,669 | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 67 Kwacha (COL$10,649) | COL$16,710 | - 36% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Lusaka (Zambia) is 39% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 780 Kwacha (COL$124,506) | COL$273,192 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 670 Kwacha (COL$106,837) | COL$174,889 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,973 Kwacha (COL$314,773) | COL$363,616 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,458 Kwacha (COL$232,644) | COL$327,901 | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Lusaka (Zambia) is 9% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 302,797 Kwacha (COL$48,319,324) | COL$74,341,200 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 Kwacha (COL$4,765) | COL$4,261 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 918 Kwacha (COL$146,492) | COL$163,624 | - 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 287 Kwacha (COL$45,812) | COL$27,944 | + 64% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Lusaka (Zambia) is 48% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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Lusaka | Medellín | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 113 Kwacha (COL$18,107) | COL$15,565 | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 69 Kwacha (COL$11,009) | COL$33,507 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 341 Kwacha (COL$54,449) | COL$147,064 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 83 Kwacha (COL$13,201) | COL$35,283 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61 Kwacha (COL$9,763) | COL$19,818 | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 67 Kwacha (COL$10,730) | COL$18,053 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 Kwacha (COL$5,293) | COL$7,454 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 30 Kwacha (COL$4,835) | COL$9,214 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 159 Kwacha (COL$25,397) | COL$44,020 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Lusaka (Zambia) is 47% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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Lusaka | Medellín | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 436 Kwacha (COL$69,642) | COL$93,702 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 113 Kwacha (COL$18,067) | COL$40,823 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 399 Kwacha (COL$63,605) | COL$152,355 | - 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 417 Kwacha (COL$66,478) | COL$142,139 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 Kwacha (COL$8,676) | COL$26,931 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Kwacha (COL$5,395) | COL$11,356 | - 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 50 Kwacha (COL$7,972) | COL$10,890 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,666 Kwacha (COL$744,540) | COL$2,944,000 | - 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.31 Kwacha (COL$209) | COL$287 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 771 Kwacha (COL$123,024) | COL$140,459 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 47 Kwacha (COL$7,457) | COL$23,850 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 928 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2024.
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